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HT0015-26-F-E032: $2.1M Defense Health Agency Award to Merlin International, Inc
Vmware software support services. Contracting activity: DHA ENTERPRISE MED SUPPORT EMS-CD. Estimated completion: 2029-04-25.
$2.1M contract action / $6.2M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2029-04-25 completion / HT0015 DHA ENTERPRISE MED SUPPORT EMS-CD
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | HT0015-26-F-E032 (unhyphenated: HT001526FE032) · Parent Vehicle: NNG15SC17B |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Merlin International, Inc
(Texas)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $13.4M obligated across 57 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $2,054,851 ($2.1M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $6,151,219 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $2,054,851 (signed 2026-04-24, latest FPDS action 2026-05-06) · 7 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $216,078 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Defense Health Agency |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | HT0015: DHA ENTERPRISE MED SUPPORT EMS-CD |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 7A21 (It And Telecom - Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software)) · NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Texas |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2029-04-25 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract HT001526FE032)
Vmware software support services
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Merlin International, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2029-04-25
- Requirement Scope: Vmware software support services
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 7A21 (It And Telecom - Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software))
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract HT0015-26-F-E032 when contacting Merlin International, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: HT0015 (DHA ENTERPRISE MED SUPPORT EMS-CD)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under HT0015-26-F-E032 (7 shown, $216K obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70FA4025F00000283 | $91K | Merlin International, Inc | 2025-08-06 / 2025-08-06 | 2026-02-28 | Data management software license renewal - alation |
| 70CTD026FR0000013 | $66K | Merlin International, Inc | 2026-06-30 / 2026-08-14 | 2027-06-30 | This award provides vmware software licenses and maintenance support to virtual hosting for problem isolation and testing for the ICE environment. |
| FA822225FB039 | $38K | Merlin International, Inc | 2025-07-30 / 2025-07-30 | 2025-11-11 | A continuous integration/continuous delivery pipeline for software and image development of the control and reporting center (crc), tactical operations center-light and air base defense system - missile defense weapons systems. |
| N6298025FS029 | $12K | Merlin International, Inc | 2025-08-11 / 2025-08-11 | 2026-08-10 | Veeam data platform advanced universal subscription license. quote# q-66318. |
| N0017826FG061 | $5K | Merlin International, Inc | 2026-02-24 / 2026-02-24 | 2027-02-24 | Veeam data platform premium 10 instance pack. quantity (3). |
| N0017825FG309 | $4K | Merlin International, Inc | 2025-09-01 / 2025-09-01 | 2026-08-31 | 1 year of basic maintenance renewal for veeam data platform advanced enterprise |
| 70T03020F6BCIO477 | $0 | Merlin International, Inc | 2020-03-31 / 2024-01-16 | 2023-03-31 | Establish new multi-year ibm/hcl software licenses and maintenance contract. renewals and new licenses and maintenance. base plus two (2) option years. pop: 3/31/2020 to 3/31/2023 cor: kay zachmann |
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Merlin International, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract HT0015-26-F-E032.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office HT0015 (DHA ENTERPRISE MED SUPPORT EMS-CD)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-04-21 | HT0015-25-C-0001 | QBase | $16.4M | Jun 27, 2027 | QBase wins $16.4M contract for Defense Health Agency Infrastructure and Services Resource Management Branch. Defense Health Agency signed Ap... |
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4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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